Making Drunk Drivers Liable for the Damage They Cause
There is no excuse for drunk driving, but it happens with alarming frequency. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) cites studies that show an average drunk driver has driven drunk 87 times before his or her first arrest, and that 50 to 75 percent of convicted drunk drivers continue to drive even though their licenses have been suspended.
Clearly, DUI/DWI laws and criminal penalties are not enough to keep some people from driving drunk. If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk driver, however, you can hold him or her accountable in civil court.
Louisiana allows for punitive damages in drunk driving injury cases. We can help you seek justice after an accident. For a free consultation with our Houma lawyers for victims of drunk driver accidents, please call 800-673-0956 or contact us online.
Drunk Driving Accidents and Injuries
Accidents caused by drunk drivers are often extremely serious because these drivers lack the mental and physical abilities to assess traffic situations and respond appropriately. Their vision may be impaired. Their reaction times are slowed. They may get sleepy or distracted, completely missing traffic signs and signals or swerving into other lanes.
Victims may be struck head on by drunk drivers or run off the road. They may be hit at excessive speeds or while their vehicle is stopped. Injuries from these types of accidents tend to be catastrophic or fatal, resulting in significant losses for the victims.
Our experienced attorneys will aggressively pursue your injury claim for compensatory and punitive damages. Regardless of the outcome of the drunk driver's criminal case, we will seek damages for you in civil court. We work tirelessly to get financial compensation and justice for our clients.
Louisiana Personal Injury Compensation Injury Lawyers
To schedule an appointment, please call 800-673-0956 today.
